Roger Clemens' career and trial

July 14, 2011 12:00 AM

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July 14, 2011 Roger Clemens autographs a baseball as leaves the court after the judge declared a mistrial. The judge set a Sept. 2 date for a hearing on whether prosecutors can pursue a second trial under protections against double jeopardy. less

July 14, 2011 Roger Clemens autographs a baseball as leaves the court after the judge declared a mistrial. The judge set a Sept. 2 date for a hearing on whether prosecutors can pursue a second trial under ... more

Aug. 19, 2010: A federal grand jury indicts seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids. The six-count grand jury indictment said Clemens obstructed a congressional inquiry with 15 statements that he made under oath. At Clemens' home in Piney Point, media gathered but there was no early reaction. less

2008: Roger Clemens, right, shown here in an interview with Mike Wallace on CBS' "60 Minutes," was accused of using steroids and performance-enhancing drugs by former trainer Brian McNamee. Clemens has denied the accusations. less

2008: Roger Clemens, right, shown here in an interview with Mike Wallace on CBS' "60 Minutes," was accused of using steroids and performance-enhancing drugs by former trainer Brian McNamee. Clemens has denied ... more

Feb. 13, 2008: From left, Brian McNamee, former personal trainer to Roger Clemens, Charlie Scheeler, member of the investigating staff for former Sen. George Mitchell's report, and pitcher Roger Clemens swear under oath before testifying. less

Feb. 13, 2008: From left, Brian McNamee, former personal trainer to Roger Clemens, Charlie Scheeler, member of the investigating staff for former Sen. George Mitchell's report, and pitcher Roger Clemens swear ... more

Feb. 13, 2008: Roger Clemens testified that former trainer, Brian McNamee was lying and also said that old teammate and friend Andy Pettitte must have "misheard" a conversation about Clemen's alleged use of human growth hormone. less

Feb. 13, 2008: Roger Clemens testified that former trainer, Brian McNamee was lying and also said that old teammate and friend Andy Pettitte must have "misheard" a conversation about Clemen's alleged use of ... more

Feb. 7, 2008: This photo provided by Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady, is one of the photographs submitted to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in Washington by Brian McNamee, former personal trainer for Roger Clemens, showing evidence of alleged use of steroids by Clemens. less

Feb. 7, 2008: This photo provided by Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady, is one of the photographs submitted to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in Washington by Brian McNamee, former personal ... more

December 2007: Roger Clemens, seen here with his attorney Rusty Hardin on Jan. 7, 2008, is singled out in nearly nine pages of the 409-page Mitchell Report on the use of banned sustances. Four days after the report was released, Clemens issued a categorical denial.

“I want to state clearly and without qualification: I did not take steroids, human growth hormone or any other banned substances at any time in my baseball career or, in fact, my entire life,” he said.

December 2007: Roger Clemens, seen here with his attorney Rusty Hardin on Jan. 7, 2008, is singled out in nearly nine pages of the 409-page Mitchell Report on the use of banned sustances. Four days after the ... more

1983: Roger Clemens pitched for the University of Texas in the 1983 College World Series. Clemens, who starred at Texas from 1982-83, was the winning pitcher in the Longhorns' 4-3 win over Alabama in the national title game. less

1983: Roger Clemens pitched for the University of Texas in the 1983 College World Series. Clemens, who starred at Texas from 1982-83, was the winning pitcher in the Longhorns' 4-3 win over Alabama in the ... more

Photo: DAVID KENNEDY, AP

1983: Roger Clemens pitched for the University of Texas in the... Photo-1536511.17764 - Houston Chronicle

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1986: Roger Clemens had one of the best seasons of his career with the Boston Red Sox. Clemens, who pitched for Boston from 1984-1996, went 24-4 with a 2.48 ERA and 238 strikeouts, and won the American League Cy Young and MVP awards. less

1986: Roger Clemens had one of the best seasons of his career with the Boston Red Sox. Clemens, who pitched for Boston from 1984-1996, went 24-4 with a 2.48 ERA and 238 strikeouts, and won the American League ... more

Photo: Chronicle

1986: Roger Clemens had one of the best seasons of his career... Photo-1536512.17764 - Houston Chronicle

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1986: Roger Clemens set a new major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game against the Seattle Mariners on April 29.

1986: Roger Clemens set a new major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game against the Seattle Mariners on April 29.

Photo: MCHAEL KULLEN, AP

1986: Roger Clemens set a new major league record by striking out... Photo-1536513.17764 - Houston Chronicle

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1986: Roger Clemens pitched in the All-Star Game in Houston. He tossed three perfect innings to lead the American League to victory, and was named the game's MVP.

1986: Roger Clemens pitched in the All-Star Game in Houston. He tossed three perfect innings to lead the American League to victory, and was named the game's MVP.

1998: Roger Clemens was the main attraction that season for Toronto. He went 20-6 with a 2.65 ERA and 271 strikeouts, and won his fifth Cy Young Award and second straight American League Pitching Triple Crown.

1998: Roger Clemens was the main attraction that season for Toronto. He went 20-6 with a 2.65 ERA and 271 strikeouts, and won his fifth Cy Young Award and second straight American League Pitching Triple Crown.

Photo: Associated Press

1998: Roger Clemens was the main attraction that season for... Photo-1244480.17764 - Houston Chronicle

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1998: Roger Clemens, a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, waves his cap to the crowd after striking out Tampa Bay's Randy Winn to record his 3000th career strikeout on July 5.

1998: Roger Clemens, a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, waves his cap to the crowd after striking out Tampa Bay's Randy Winn to record his 3000th career strikeout on July 5.

1998: Roger Clemens, shown at a news conference on Dec. 2 in Toronto, told the Blue Jays that wanted them to trade him closer to his Texas home or to a contender. He was later traded to the New York Yankees.

1998: Roger Clemens, shown at a news conference on Dec. 2 in Toronto, told the Blue Jays that wanted them to trade him closer to his Texas home or to a contender. He was later traded to the New York Yankees.

1998: Roger Clemens went 14-10 in his first season with the Yankees. He pitched for New York from 1999-2003 and again in 2007.

1998: Roger Clemens went 14-10 in his first season with the Yankees. He pitched for New York from 1999-2003 and again in 2007.

Photo: Associated Press

1998: Roger Clemens went 14-10 in his first season with the... Photo-1244483.17764 - Houston Chronicle

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1999: Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens tips his cap to the crowd as he leaves in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves on Oct. 28. The Yankees won 4-1, and Clemens earned his first World Series title. less

1999: Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens tips his cap to the crowd as he leaves in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves on Oct. 28. The Yankees won 4-1, and Clemens earned his ... more

2005: Roger Clemens, who re-signed with Houston for one year at $18 million, had another superb season. He went only 13-8, but led the league with a career-low 1.87 ERA, and helped the Astros reach their first-ever World Series. less

2005: Roger Clemens, who re-signed with Houston for one year at $18 million, had another superb season. He went only 13-8, but led the league with a career-low 1.87 ERA, and helped the Astros reach their ... more

Photo: Ben DeSoto, Chronicle

2005: Roger Clemens, who re-signed with Houston for one year at... Photo-1244493.17764 - Houston Chronicle

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2004: Roger Clemens celebrates with first-base coach Jose Cruz following the Astros' victory over St. Louis in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series that gave them the NL pennant and their first-ever trip to the World Series. less

2004: Roger Clemens celebrates with first-base coach Jose Cruz following the Astros' victory over St. Louis in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series that gave them the NL pennant and their ... more

2006: The Astros announce on May 31 that Roger Clemens has come out of retirement to pitch for them for one more season.

2006: The Astros announce on May 31 that Roger Clemens has come out of retirement to pitch for them for one more season.

Photo: Jessica Kourkounis, For The Chronicle

2006: The Astros announce on May 31 that Roger Clemens has come... Photo-1244495.17764 - Houston Chronicle

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2006: Roger Clemens makes a minor league start for the Corpus Christi Hooks in their game against the San Antonio Missions on June 11. At the time, he was working his way into shape to rejoin the Astros.

2006: Roger Clemens makes a minor league start for the Corpus Christi Hooks in their game against the San Antonio Missions on June 11. At the time, he was working his way into shape to rejoin the Astros.